High Courts — Set 4
Indian Polity · उच्च न्यायालय · Questions 31–40 of 50
What is the retirement age of a High Court judge?
Correct Answer: B. 62 years
The retirement age of a High Court judge is 62 years. It was raised from 60 to 62 by the 15th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963. In contrast, the retirement age for Supreme Court judges is 65 years.
Which was the first High Court established in India?
Correct Answer: B. Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court was the first to be established in India. It was set up in July 1862. The Bombay and Madras High Courts were established shortly after in August 1862.
As of 2024, how many High Courts are there in India?
Correct Answer: A. 25
As of 2024, there are 25 High Courts in India. The newest additions were the High Courts for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in 2019. Previously, there were 24 High Courts.
How many members of the Lok Sabha must sign a motion for the removal of a High Court judge?
Correct Answer: B. 100 members
A removal motion in the Lok Sabha must be signed by 100 members. If introduced in the Rajya Sabha, it requires 50 signatures. This ensures that frivolous removal motions are not entertained.
Which Act regulates the procedure for the investigation and proof of misbehavior of a High Court judge?
Correct Answer: B. Judges (Inquiry) Act 1968
The Judges (Inquiry) Act 1968 regulates the procedure for the removal of judges. It outlines the investigation process by a three-member committee. No judge has been successfully removed under this process so far.
How many states currently fall under the jurisdiction of the Guwahati High Court?
Correct Answer: B. Four
The Guwahati High Court currently has jurisdiction over four states: Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Previously, it covered all seven northeastern states. Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura got their own High Courts in 2013.
Which were the two newest High Courts established in 2019?
Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
The High Court for the State of Telangana and the High Court of Andhra Pradesh were established in 2019. Before this, they shared a common High Court at Hyderabad. This increased the total number of High Courts to 25.
Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India?
Correct Answer: C. Leila Seth
Leila Seth was the first woman to become the Chief Justice of a High Court in India. She served as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 1991. Anna Chandy was the first female judge (not Chief Justice) of a High Court.
A retired permanent judge of a High Court is prohibited from pleading or acting in which court?
Correct Answer: D. The High Court where he held office
A retired permanent judge cannot plead or act in the High Court where he held office. He is permitted to practice in the Supreme Court and other High Courts. This restriction ensures the impartiality and dignity of his former office.
Where is the principal seat of the Madhya Pradesh High Court located?
Correct Answer: B. Jabalpur
The principal seat of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is in Jabalpur. It has circuit benches at Gwalior and Indore. Often, capital cities are seats of High Courts, but MP is an exception.